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Understanding Boys is a hub of information curated from around the world to assist parents raise and educate their sons.

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Understanding Boys, a resource for parents of boys. By Brighton Grammar School
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  • What your boys need from you holidays

    What your kids need from you these holidays

    Wellbeing by Megan Tuohey  December 22. 2017

    In the midst of end-of-year-mayhem, it can be easy to speed up when things get busier. But here’s why slowing down is exactly what your kids need.

  • 5 ways dads can support their sons’ emotional wellbeing

    Wellbeing by Sam Loy November 14. 2017

    Fathers (or other male role models) are vital in changing their son’s ideas about, and attitudes to, their own mental health and wellbeing. Here’s why.

  • 18 ways to a more resilient child

    Wellbeing November 10. 2017

    What is resilience, why does it matter, and how can we encourage it in our kids?

  • The benefits of going bush with your boy

    Wellbeing by Andrew Braddy October 31. 2017

    Outdoor educator Andrew Braddy explains why separation into nature helps put the ‘quality’ into spending time with your son.

  • Getting your son into healthy sleep habits

    Wellbeing by Meg Adem October 03. 2017

    Here’s how to help ensure your teenage son is getting enough sleep.

  • Help your son make friends with food

    Wellbeing by Danielle Wolff September 19. 2017

    Food is a big deal for boys and it’s important not to label foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad’.

  • How nature can nurture our sons

    Wellbeing by Rebecca Thornton September 13. 2017

    Free, unstructured outdoor play is essential for your son’s health, wellbeing and development. Here’s how to help him get back to nature.

  • Why we need a new definition of what it means to ‘be a man’

    Wellbeing by Andrew Braddy September 08. 2017

    In order for our boys, and our men, to thrive, we need to change our definition of masculinity.

  • Listen without judgement

    Listening to your son: how to get it right

    Wellbeing by Josh Reid Jones August 08. 2017

    In the rare moments when your teenage son opens up and talks, the way you listen can make or break a conversation. Here’s how to get it right.

  • The simple way to connect with your son

    Wellbeing by Megan Tuohey July 18. 2017

    Coach and a parent Megan Tuohey shares the simple secret to making, and maintaining, a strong connection with your son.

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